Here are the five most common MCAT CARS strategies students use. Not every strategy is as effective. It depends on the individual. This is why it's wise to find the best one that works for you. But regardless of the strategy you choose, you'll need to stick with it on test day. Consistency is way more important than accuracy.

Although I describe each of the five MCAT CARS strategies, you should also know how to read effectively. This means analyzing the passages for key concepts. This is also vital for questions and answers. My CARS Strategy Course goes into detail on this and shows you a step by step method to read passages and answer every question on the MCAT CARS section.Five most common MCAT CARS strategies

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